Sewing Machine Lift Mechanism, 50-lb. Capacity

This Sewing Machine Lift Mechanism lets you easily lower your sewing machine beneath the table when not in use, and just as easily raise it when you need it again. The touch release mechanism is easy to operate—just apply downward pressure and the lift will stop at one of two different working heights or in the storage position. For heavier machines, a locking latch is provided to prevent downward drift. The airlift mechanism mounts to the underside of your table top and the back of the cabinet. It is designed to lift and lower a sewing machine weighing up to 50 pounds. Mechanism can be adjusted to fit most free arm sewing machines.

Features:

Lift locks at three different heights: flush with the table, above the table, or in storage below the table

This is a great way to bring new life to old sewing machine cabinets. My wife is very satisfied with the lift. Six attachment points ensure secure operation which is good given the amount of down pressure required to operate the lift. That said though my small framed wife can confidently operate the lift. I would buy this again in a heartbeat there’s no better alternative.

This is the second Rockler Sewing Machine Lift that I will be using. It will be installed in a recently purchased townhome. Although we haven’t moved in yet, I know I will like it just as much as I have enjoyed the first one for the past 20 years. It’s easy to raise and lower and holds my Bernina 1031 very steady.

I highly recommend this product. It is well engineered and highly adjustable to achieve continued accurate placement of the sewing machine. I installed into a custom sewing cabinet for my wife. Mounting surfaces had to be fabricated. You will need to do the same in your application. Instructions do not detail how to do that. Reasonable job for good woodworker. To operate, light down pressure on the machine releases it from the latch on all 3 positions. Either let the gas shock raise the machine to the next position or push the machine down to engage a lower position. Nice adjustable height stops make each of the 3 machine positions easily dialed in. Lift operates on 8 ball bearings running on steel ways. Allows some adjustment for side-to-side and front-to-back tilt. Double check your sewing machine's weight or the mechanism might not be able to lift it. Mechanism is worthy of my wife's new $8000 machine! Hope this helps!

I am working on the cabinet yet, but so far I like the way the mechanism lowers and lifts. The sewing machine cabinet is for my daughter and she hasn't got to use yet. Its nearing completion, and the daughter is going to paint the cabinet white.

The Rockler lift mechanism is a perfect Destiny 2 quilting machine complement; and will be a magnificent tool in aging years, when muscles might protest frequent machine position adjustments. Thank you Rockler.

This appears to be the same lift used by Horn of America sewing cabinets. It will provide the adjustable three-position lift capability for the custom sewing cabinet I am designing and building for my wife.

Need an assistive device to lift & lower Sewing Machine in an existing cabinet. New cabinets (similar to one I have) with a lift installed are very expensive. This is an occasional use need but I have survived long enough to be an "old fogey" & my shoulders aren't as strong as when I was 20! Assuming that my Mechanical Engineering Handyman can adapt the cabinet to the Air Lift it should be a graceful solution.

The Rockler lift mechanism is a perfect Destiny 2 quilting machine complement; and will be a magnificent tool in aging years, when muscles might protest frequent machine position adjustments. Thank you Rockler.

This appears to be the same lift used by Horn of America sewing cabinets. It will provide the adjustable three-position lift capability for the custom sewing cabinet I am designing and building for my wife.

I choose this item because I have purchased 2 of these lifts. They are easy to install and use. Best lift ever. The lift I purchased today will be going into my new Island for my KitchenAid mixer. Just wish I didn't have to wait so long to get it. TO ME IT'S THE BEST ITEM EVER.

Need an assistive device to lift & lower Sewing Machine in an existing cabinet. New cabinets (similar to one I have) with a lift installed are very expensive. This is an occasional use need but I have survived long enough to be an "old fogey" & my shoulders aren't as strong as when I was 20! Assuming that my Mechanical Engineering Handyman can adapt the cabinet to the Air Lift it should be a graceful solution.

I choose this item because I have purchased 2 of these lifts. They are easy to install and use. Best lift ever. The lift I purchased today will be going into my new Island for my KitchenAid mixer. Just wish I didn't have to wait so long to get it. TO ME IT'S THE BEST ITEM EVER.

BEST ANSWER:Yes, the three heights are all adjustable to fit various machines. I made a custom cabinet for my wife's machine and used this hardware.. The three positions are just as you mention: below the top for storage, machine is level with the top for sewing, and all the way up for embroidery arm. Wife is happy! Randy

BEST ANSWER:Yes, the three heights are all adjustable to fit various machines. I made a custom cabinet for my wife's machine and used this hardware.. The three positions are just as you mention: below the top for storage, machine is level with the top for sewing, and all the way up for embroidery arm. Wife is happy! Randy

BEST ANSWER:When I installed, and yes we women can do this, mine I had cross members within the cabinet that are about 3/4 inch hard wood. I have an old circa 1970’s cabinet also and installed my Janome mid-class machine. I am extremely pleased with ease of use. The wood I used to mount to the top for my machine to rest upon is also 3/4 inch plywood.

BEST ANSWER:When I installed, and yes we women can do this, mine I had cross members within the cabinet that are about 3/4 inch hard wood. I have an old circa 1970’s cabinet also and installed my Janome mid-class machine. I am extremely pleased with ease of use. The wood I used to mount to the top for my machine to rest upon is also 3/4 inch plywood.

I’m guessing about 1/2 an inch. The lift is very sturdy and works well. Look at the anchoring screws for the lift and use a board slightly thicker than that. You might want to beef up the back panel of your cabinet with a thin extra board. This is where the stress is too. You will get good use from this lift.

I installed the lift in an older cabinet for my wife. The wood is about 3/4" thick and it is oak or some other hardwood. It works fine with the wife's newer "baby lock" machine, though it is hard to push down with the relatively light machine.

1/2" material would be more than adequate to lift a typical home sewing machine. The lift shelf needs to be at least as thick as the cabinet top as the upper position of the lift bracket will be just below the the cabinet top

BEST ANSWER:Hi Linda: Yes, the kit does come with instructions. They detail adjustment of the mechanism and operation. I advise that someone skilled install the mechanism as appropriate mounting surfaces must be fabricated into the intended sewing cabinet. Instructions do not detail how to do that. The mechanism is VERY high quality.

BEST ANSWER:Hi Linda: Yes, the kit does come with instructions. They detail adjustment of the mechanism and operation. I advise that someone skilled install the mechanism as appropriate mounting surfaces must be fabricated into the intended sewing cabinet. Instructions do not detail how to do that. The mechanism is VERY high quality.

It does. However, I had my cabinet maker install mine. I would recommend that, if possible. He had to make mounting adjustments and create a separate panel to frame the machine when it is in the up position. The result is excellent, but I could not have done it myself.

It really didn't give instructions to install. But there were instructions on how the lift works and how to make adjustments. My husband was able to figure out where to put the braces for the lift when we installed it an old desk.

BEST ANSWER:Hi Patsy, I don't know if it will fit directly. I'm sure that a good woodworker could adapt your cabinet to fit though. Also, is it possible that just the gas shock in your cabinet failed? If so, remove it and track down a replacement. Hope this helps! Randy

BEST ANSWER:Hi Patsy, I don't know if it will fit directly. I'm sure that a good woodworker could adapt your cabinet to fit though. Also, is it possible that just the gas shock in your cabinet failed? If so, remove it and track down a replacement. Hope this helps! Randy

Hi Patsy, The Rockler sewing machine lift is a wonderful product. It should work very nicely. Remember to measure your opening of the Koala cabinet so the lift well fit securely. I hope it works for you

I have a Pfaff Performance Icon that weights approximately 33 pounds--it is heavier on the right side. I have an older Horn of America cabinet and the machine has caused the right side to drop down between 1/4 and 1/2 inches. Will this lift replace my old one and be strong enough to hold it all firmly and level? If so, I will order it. Thank you.